Hi, I just finished 2 hot pads that sound like what your looking for. The method is called foldy stuff. You use 2 coordinating fabrics that are sewn onto a muslin base. I bought the pattern on the internet. Very easy and beautiful results. Just type "Foldy Stuff" into your search engine. There are many site that sell the pattern. Nancy J :roll: :roll: :roll: :-D

I was just on line and found a site where they have free patterns. It is
www.cotton-picking.com/FreeFoldyStuff.htm. I think I will give these a try. They look like lots of fun and a good way to use up scraps. Happy Folding, Grammie2Twins

Here's coaster pattern - you could just make it bigger for a hot pad:
http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/11/crisscross_coas.html/
If you can't get to it that way, let me know. It sorta resembles the top of a box you have closed by laying down the flaps in order & the last one is tucked under the first.You can do it with all one color, two or 4 colors. Really easy.